The actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in Dawson’s Creek, recently shared that he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. Despite this news, the 47-year-old remains optimistic about his prognosis and mentioned that he is currently feeling well. Van Der Beek made the announcement during an interview with People magazine.
In addition to his acting career, Van Der Beek is set to appear in a special program on Fox called The Real Full Monty, where male celebrities will strip down to raise awareness for cancer research. Despite his health struggles, the actor has continued to work, recently appearing in an episode of the TV show Walker and starring in an upcoming film called Sidelined: The QB And Me.
Van Der Beek emphasized the importance of spending time with his wife and children during this challenging time. The actor, who hails from Connecticut, is also known for his roles in TV shows like Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 and CSI: Cyber.
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a common type of cancer that affects the colon or rectum. Symptoms of bowel cancer include rectal or anal pain, changes in stool appearance, blood or mucus in the stool, unexplained anemia, and alterations in bowel habits.